Infarmed

Infarmed is Portugal’s national authority responsible for regulating medicines, medical devices, and health-related products. Its main role is to ensure these products are safe, effective, and of high quality before and after they reach patients. Infarmed also oversees the approval process for new medicines, monitors their use, and manages their prices to ensure affordability. Additionally, it safeguards public health by supervising pharmacies, medical laboratories, and health professionals. Overall, Infarmed helps protect consumers by regulating the healthcare products they rely on, maintaining trust in the safety and effectiveness of medicines and devices used in Portugal.